Credit Management

The effects of closing an account

When you close an account or tradeline, you retain the age of that tradeline for 10 years. But, you could still be negatively impacted by a closed account. For instance, closing a credit card will result in a higher utilization…

The mortgage middle score

Your middle score is typically used by mortgage lenders when determining your mortgage eligibility. Your lender will obtain three credit scores from your credit reports, one from each of the three major credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax). Of those…

Understanding what credit score you need

The credit score that you will need to obtain credit will depend on a number of factors, including the type of credit that you’re seeking, and most importantly, the individual lender’s criteria. Generally speaking, buying a car requires less scrutiny.…

How to properly check your credit

When you check your credit, it’s important to not just obtain a credit report from one bureau. There are three major credit bureaus: Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. Your reports at each bureau may not always have the same information, typically…